Mind, Gut, and Pelvic Floor Connection

Your bladder, bowel, digestive system, and genitals all hang together; and just like the muscles and organs down there aren't in isolation, neither is your brain. The digestive system changes in how it functions when under stress and anxiety, and these psychological challenges come in all shapes and sizes. . I chatted with Dr. Alyse Bedell a GI Health Psychologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine where she pursued a research and clinical specialization in psychogastroenterology. . If you love the science behind the gut-brain axis, get jazzed to discover the intersection of psychology and gastroenterology  . Connect with Dr. Bedell on Twitter @DrAlyseBedell or via email at [email protected] . ️ Grab a digital coffee with me in a 15-minute call and have your questions answered: https://drsusieg.com/pelvic-pain-specialist-15-minute-call Dive in and get started with a 6-week DIY Pelvic Pain Relief Program. Learn about your body and concerns in the comfort and privacy of your own home. With video demonstrations of hands-on treatment techniques, lessons on the science behind why you hurt, and exercises that will help you navigate out of pelvic pain: https://drsusieg.com/pelvic-pain-in-men-online-program